The world might currently be concerned with the rise of AI sentience, but human consciousness is still a field ripe for exploration. A new study from scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem proposes a new perspective on two well-known neuroscience theories—one that explores the importance of memory in human consciousness. By understanding how the […]
It was a normal end to the school day in late April for Acie Holland III, an eighth grader at Glen Hills Middle School in Glendale, Wisconsin. He followed his routine and got on the school bus to go home. The bus driver joked with students, Holland said, before putting on her headphones. Then things […]
Bees play by rolling wooden balls — apparently for fun. The cleaner wrasse fish appears to recognize its own visage in an underwater mirror. Octopuses seem to react to anesthetic drugs and will avoid settings where they likely experienced past pain. All three of these discoveries came in the last five years — indications that […]
The family of Kaylee Gain, a Missouri girl who was critically injured during a fight 10 days ago near a St. Louis high school, said Monday she has suffered a fractured skull and hasn’t regained consciousness. “The full scope and extent of Kaylee’s injuries and prognosis for recovery cannot be determined until, with God’s grace, […]
We had to take a break from the weekly funniest signs roundup last week, but we’re back, and the signs are just as funny and sign-y as ever! Please enjoy, courtesy of r/funnysigns. 1.“One year left…” —u/ilaydagirl u/ilaydagirl / Via reddit.com 2.“Is that even physically possible?” —u/celestial-chic u/celestial-chic / Via reddit.com 3.“Time to paint me.” […]
Throughout history, attempts by mere mortals to plumb the inner recesses of the soul have been seen as hubristic. Shakespeare had Hamlet express this powerfully when he rages against those who “would pluck out the heart of my mystery”. He accuses Rosencrantz and Guildenstern of trying to play him like some kind of instrument, rather […]
Students were able to stop a runaway school bus earlier this month when their driver had a medical emergency. A school bus was taking students from Franklin Pierce High School and Washington High School eastbound on 112th Street East near Waller Road East on Dec. 12 around 7:55 a.m. The driver then started experiencing “disturbing […]